Respiratory Therapist

Job Title

Travel Respiratory Therapist – NICU (RRT)

Location

Savannah, GA | Neonatal ICU (NICU)

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Night Shift, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Full-Time | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Independently admit and manage ventilated patients in the Neonatal/Pediatric ICU using Servo-U and Dräger VN500 ventilators
• Set up and manage heliox therapy through both invasive and non-invasive measures
• Provide non-invasive ventilation support including BiPAP and CPAP, as well as Bubble CPAP and Vaportherm for neonatal patients
• Operate and monitor high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) and high-frequency jet ventilation (HFJV) equipment
• Administer nitric oxide therapy and support neonatal critical care as needed
• Document all patient care accurately using Epic electronic health records

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• PALS certification required
• Minimum 1+ year of Neonatal ICU or PICU critical care experience
• Proficiency with Servo-U ventilator, F&P Bubble CPAP, HFOV, HFJV, Vaportherm, and heliox therapy
• Familiarity with Epic documentation system preferred prior to start

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 2+ years of neonatal or pediatric critical care respiratory therapy experience
• Experience with nitric oxide administration in a neonatal setting
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-modality ventilation strategies independently

Why Join Us

• Work within a regionally recognized facility that houses the area's only Level I trauma center and children's hospital, offering exposure to a high-acuity, diverse patient population
• Join a team known for its family-like atmosphere, supportive management, and opportunities for professional growth in a vibrant coastal city